CALGARY WOODTURNERS
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MINDED PEOPLE EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE OF WOOD TURNING)
SEPTEMBER 2003 – NEWSLETTER
GUESTS
- Discussion on working towards improving content and quality of our monthly meetings.
- Need to have a demo/speaker at every meeting.
- Keep business content of meetings to a minimum, with more done at Executive meetings and transmitted to general membership at regular meetings.
- Have demo/speaker before coffee break at meetings, with Show and tell at the end.
- Start meetings at 7:00 rather than at present time of 7:30.
- Executive meetings to be held at least quarterly.
- As we are getting crowded in present location, investigate a larger venue such as at the back of Black Forest shop or elsewhere.
- In regard to Show and Tell, arrange for a sign-up sheet, with first 6 on this list to have the opportunity of discussing their work. To have a monitor and to start things off, Bob Vergette has agreed to do this.
- Arrange for a register for members with items to sell/who will accept commissions/willing to assist new members.
- Develop some charitable initiatives
- Expand our library.
- Consider creating a soft box so that members could photograph their work.
- Hold an election of new officers during our November meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, NEW BUSINESS/OTHER
TONY LUCAS is going to E’Mail members as to their interest in being included in a REGISTER of members with items to sell/ interested in accepting commissions/willing to assist new members with turning techniques. This register could be included on our website and on our Data Sheet. There was discussion of the club having a permanent phone number for those wishing to contact us. DO MEMBERS WISH US TO PAY FOR A CLUB PHONE LINE? CALL TONY. ROB ADAMSON is to investigate how our present name works as to link s on woodturning on our website.
- JOHN SIMARD is looking for ideas for additional library items. He has a Special $500. budget to do this. CONTACT JOHN WITH YOUR IDEAS. JOHN is missing the following items:
- Video-turning projects from scrap-Rosand
- 1993-5 AAW Techniques and projects
- 1998 AWT Magazine
- 2000 Summer AWST Magazine
- 2001 -02 Craft Supplies catalog
Kindly return to John.
- In regard to exhibitions, JOHN SIMARD spoke about the upcoming Spruce Meadows Christmas Sale being held November 21, 22, and 23. JOHN is also looking for display opportunities for member turnings. LEE VALLEY have agreed to provide a showcase, TD Square for November and December. He is looking at other possibilities. Pass on your connections to JOHN.
- PRESIDENT TERRY announced an election for the positions of PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, and TREASURER for our NOVEMBER meeting. A Nominating Committee comprised of TERRY GOLBECK, JIM OSENTON, and BOB VERGETTE has been established. They may be suggesting a staggered approach so that all positions would not end at the same time. CALL THEM OF YOUR INTEREST.
- ANDY LOCKHART our Charitable Co-Ordinator, spoke about the possibility of our members having an opportunity of participating in the Estate of Harold Biswanger’s wood supply, mentoring opportunities at the Drop-In-Centre, contributing to our community by donating turnings to Charity Auctions, (those already doing this to contact ANDY), need of a bank of turnings to give to speakers/charity auctions.
- JIM JONES, our School Liaison informed us of use of an AAW grant for a 1 day Woodturning Symposium being held on NOVEMBER 15. He may be calling on us for help. He would like to have an Instant Gallery if we can arrange it.
- TERRY GOLBECK informed us of Black Forest Wood Co. Tenth Anniversary Customer Appreciation Day being held 9:00 to 1:00 on OCTOBER 4. ALL WELCOME.
- TERRY GOLBECK informed us of a new Spindle Turning Course designed with Ernie Newman of New Zealand. First course at Black Forest on September 26/27.
- DON WEST brought in some band saw blades for members choosing.
- RON FALCONER brought in a truck load of wood for members choosing.
- DAVED BEEMAN has a new supply of Black Ash which he recently brought from
Ontario. Call him with your needs.
SHOW
AND TELL
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PAT CHURCHMAN displayed a nice bowl made from Honduras Mahogany. He finished with mineral oil and wax.
JIM OSENTON displayed a large bowl produced from one piece of Curly Maple. He used his bowl saver allowing him to produce 3 more bowls and a piece which he glued to the top producing a larger finished piece.
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GORDON SCRUGGS displayed a Segmented Salad Bowl and a sample of 6 serving bowls done from Walnut and Honduras Mahogany, with Purple Heart segments. These were done as a commission for an upcoming wedding. His Tung Oil finish produced discussion on toxicity of Tung Oil and need for it to dry at least a month before useage.
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CLEARANCE ITEMS ANYONE
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BOB VERGETTE provided us with a well researched discussion/demo on vacuum chucking. He showed us a number of chuck he made including, one with an O-Ring near the outer edge, (holds 636 pounds!), one covered with neoprene, and a couple utilizing ABS plumbing fittings. He proved their great holding capability and provided us with demonstration of finishing a bowl and making a large spoon. He finishes his work with a mixture of Spar Varnish, Linseed Oil and Turpentine.His compressor and fittings cost him around $100. Bob would welcome members to contact him on this subject. Refer below for an outline of Bob’s presentation. Also you can go to this website for info on chucking:
http://www.woodturners.org/tech_tips/vacuum_chuck/basics_of_vacuum_chucks.htm
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Outline for Vacuum Chucking Presentation
1. Why Vacuum Chuck? · Speed · Flexibility · No holding marks · Reverse turning easy esp. with natural edge · No sanding or nubbin to trim
2. Vacuum Concepts · Air pressure is about 15 psi or about 30” mercury (Hg) · Most vacuum gauges measure in inches of Hg · Pressure in psi is half gauge reading in inches of Hg · Therefore 20” Hg is 10 psi · Total holding force is vacuum times effective area · Holding force on12” dia of vacuum area is 10 lb/in2 * Pi * 6” * 6” = 1130lb · Seems like a lot but there are other factors · If diameter is halved then force is quartered
3. Vacuum Equipment Elements
· Device to create vacuum
· Mechanism to feed vacuum through hollow rotating headstock shaft
· Controls etc
· Device to apply vacuum to bowl or other
4. Safety Issues · Power outage
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NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM at Black Forest Wood Co. (NOTE NEW START TIME)
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AGENDA
TBA
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Carl